Participants pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the 11th Asia-Europe Foundation Journalists' Seminar (ASEFJS11), in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Nov. 18, 2017. Journalists from Asia and Europe gathered in Myanmar's capital of Nay Pyi Taw on Saturday to discuss reporting on sustainable development. (Xinhua/U Aung)
YANGON, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Journalists from Asia and Europe gathered in Myanmar's capital of Nay Pyi Taw on Saturday to discuss reporting on sustainable development.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 11th Asia-Europe Foundation Journalists' Seminar (ASEFJS11), Pe Myint, union minister of information, said the seminar is a very significant one for Myanmar as ideas and information on achieving sustainable development will be exchanged between the members.
The seminar is the first of its kind in Myanmar, the union minister said, adding that it is honored for media persons to perform a magnificent responsibility for shaping good public perceptions and minds for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Karsten Warnecke, executive director of ASEF, expressed his belief that the two-day seminar would build the media network between ASEF journalists, who could exchange challenges and experiences in reporting on sustainable development.
During the event, panel discussions and workshop will be held to exchange perspectives and understanding with regards to sustainability reporting, as well as discussion on constructive journalism-based approach of reporting to shape positive perceptions among Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) societies about the SDGs.
The ASEFJS11 is being held in conjunction with the 13th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting which will be held on Nov. 20-21 in Nay Pyi Taw.
Participants in the ASEFJS11 will be accredited to cover the meeting.
Foreign ministers from Asia and Europe will take part in discussions of security, trade, climate, change, sustainable development goals and connectivity in the upcoming meeting.
